Important Dates
Sunday, August 23
Family Mass, Back to School BBQ, and Soccer Pictures after 10:30 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, August 25
3 year old Preschool first day
Saturday, August 29
Protecting God’s Children, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Morris Hall
Friday, Sept 4
August Student of the Month will be presented after 8:15 a.m. Mass
Monday, Sept 7
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Holiday
Thursday, Sept 10
Early Dismissal 11:15 a.m. Teacher’s will attend Diocesan Regional Meeting
Friday, Sept 11
Fr. John’s Birthday
Monday, Sept 14
Iowa Basic Test Skills – 9/14 – 9/18 (grades 3, 5, 7 & 8 only)
Monday, Sept 14
Protecting God’s Children, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Morris Hall
Friday, Sept 18
SSPP has full day of school. No Bus Service (Unit 10 Institute Day)
Family/Soccer Mass and Back to School BBQ
Just a reminder to have your child bring a canned good with them to 10:30 a.m. Mass this Sunday. Players should arrive by 10:20 a.m. and be in uniform (jersey, shorts, and socks, but no cleats or shin guards). They will meet with their team/coach in the back of church. Soccer pictures will be after Mass.
After Mass, come enjoy the School Board sponsored Back to School BBQ, visit with old friends and meet some new friends too! We extend a special welcome to the many new students and their families!
Protecting God’s Children (PGC) Classes
ANY parent/guardian who may coach, want to be a field trip chaperone, classroom helper (room parent), playground supervisor or lunch helper MUST complete the Protecting God’s Children program plus have a Background Check processed. This is in accordance with the Safe Environment policy of the Springfield Diocese. We may be contacting you to resubmit a background check as they are good for only 5 years. .
SSPP will be holding 2 sessions early this fall. PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO SIGN UP 345-4343 Saturday, 8/29, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Morris Hall Monday, 9/14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Morris Hall
The following area sessions are listed on the diocesan website (www.dio.org), under Safe Environment Program.
St. Paul’s, Highland, 9/3, 6:30-9:30 p.m., St. Paul’s, Highland, 10/1, 6:30-9:30 p.m., St. Paul’s, Highland, 11/5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Fr. McGivney News
Dedication for YOUR new Catholic High School will be held Sunday, August 30 at 2:30 pm.
Vote for SSPP
The St. Louis Post Dispatch and Suburban Journals are holding a Best of Collinsville Vote! SSPP is in several categories in the community section. Here is the link to vote: stltoday.secondstreetapp.com/l/Best-of-Collinsville-2015 Winners will be announced in the Madison County Suburban Journal on October 21, 2015. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!!
Thank You
A Special Thank you To Dr. Joe Silhavy and Dr. Melody Santos for donating their time for our school’s sports physicals, to Mrs. Mary Ann Silhavy for her assistance, and to Danielle Horras for scheduling the physicals. Additional thanks for the fact that they donated the money collected ($660) back to the school!!!
Funds Received
SSPP has received $1468 from the Diocese’s Capital Campaign – Harvest of Thanks, Springtime of Hope Endowment Fund. This money was used in the Continuing Education of our school teachers. Thank you for your generous donations to this Capital Campaign!
SSPP has received $600 from Target’s Thanks A Billion Teacher Appreciation Program. For every “thank you” submitted, Target gave $25 to SSPP.
Birth Announcement
Nathaniel & Melissa Reuck along with Rylee (K) welcomed Landon Mac on July 14th, 8 lbs 6 oz, 20 ½ inches.
shop with scrip.com SSPP Enrollment Code: 17B3D3639324
You received information in your summer packet! Additional questions, call the school office at 344-5450.
SCRIP
The school office carries a variety of scrip cards and can order almost anything. Go to www.glscrip.com or www.shopwithscrip.com for the complete list. The school receives different percentages back on each card purchased. If you know you’ll be shopping at a specific store (ie shopnsave, etc) or dining at a specific restaurant (ie olive garden, etc), or paying your store charge (ie kohl’s, etc), please think about purchasing them from school. Thanks for your support!
Schnucks escrip Card
If you don’t have one, contact the school office and we will get one to you. You only have to have them scan it at the time of your checkout – That’s it! Pretty easy, isn’t it?
Inserts in Today’s Friday Folders
Family School Agreement (Oldest/Only)
Chromebook Passwords (6-8 only)
Grandparent Information Request
Fr. McGivney Dedication Invitation
Applebee’s Free Kids Meal (PK-4 only)
Soccer Shirt Order Form